Boil Water Alert Issued for Ole Miss Campus

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After a complete loss of water pressure Monday morning on the University of Mississippi campus, a boil water notice was issued for the area.

For those on campus, especially students living in dorms, all water should be boiled for at least one minute to remove potential bacteria before brushing your teeth or cooking.

Do not:

• Do not drink tap water while the water system is under boil water advisory.
• Do not drink from water fountains in parks or public/private buildings that receive water from the system.
• Do not use ice made from water today. Freezing will not necessarily kill harmful bacteria.
• Do not use tap water to make drinks, juices or fountain soft drinks.
• Do not use tap water to make tea or coffee unless the brewing process brings the water to a boil for at least one minute.

DO:

• Wash your dishes in boiled water, bottled water, or use paper plates for the next few days.
• Wash your fruits and vegetables with boiled or bottled water.
• Wash your hands and bathe as usual. Bathing is safe as long as no water is swallowed.
• Brush your teeth with boiled or bottled water.
• Cook with tap water if the food will be boiled for at least one minute.
• Bringing water to a rolling boil for one minute will destroy all major types of harmful bacteria.

For updates on the boil water notice and opening of campus, visit emergency.olemiss.edu.